City in Madre de Dios, Peru
Healthcare in Puerto Maldonado: hospitals, costs and insurance
Healthcare in Puerto Maldonado
Basic care in town. Serious cases need a flight to Cusco or Lima. Take malaria and dengue precautions; ask a travel clinic about yellow fever. Insurance with evacuation is essential.
Hospitals for foreigners in Puerto Maldonado
| Hospital | Good to know |
|---|---|
| Hospital Santa Rosa | Main public hospital in town; basic |
| Clínica Pardo (Cusco) | Private; for serious cases, a 1-hour flight away |
Key facts
- Doctor's visit: S/80–180 ($23–52) at a private clinic without insurance.
- In Peru: Good private clinics in Lima and decent ones in Cusco and Arequipa; rural care is basic. Altitude, remote treks and evacuation costs make travel insurance essential.
- Pharmacies: Inkafarma and Mifarma are everywhere; pharmacists often sell medicines without a prescription.
- Health spending: US$446 per person a year (2023); 1.7 doctors per 1,000 people (2023), World Bank.
- Emergency: Police 105 · Ambulance 106 · Fire 116.
Travel and health insurance
Travel insurance isn't required to enter Peru, but treatment for visitors is paid upfront.
| Insurer | Good for |
|---|---|
| SafetyWing Nomad Insurance | Monthly subscription for nomads and long trips; cancel anytime. |
| Genki | Health insurance for nomads, from a European insurer. |
| World Nomads | Trip insurance that covers many adventure activities. |
| Heymondo | Single-trip, annual and long-stay plans with a medical app. |
| IMG Global | Travel medical and long-term international health plans. |
Quick answers
What is the best hospital in Puerto Maldonado for foreigners?
Hospital Santa Rosa: Main public hospital in town; basic
How much does a doctor's visit cost in Puerto Maldonado?
About S/80–180 ($23–52) at a private clinic.
Do I need travel insurance for Peru?
It isn't required for entry, but recommended: hospitals in Peru expect visitors to pay or show insurance.
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Sources
- World Bank: health expenditure per capita
- CDC Travelers' Health: Peru
- SERNANP (Tambopata National Reserve)
- Ministerio de Salud (MINSA)
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